Disruption between Hastings and Ashford International expected until 10:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Eastbourne and Ashford International

Description

A fault at a level crossing between Rye and Appledore (Kent) means the line is blocked. Trains running between Hastings and Ashford International may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

Customer advice:

Southern services on the "Marshlink" route to and from Ashford International will be delayed by a level crossing fault between Rye and Appledore. Services are now moving, but delays of up to 25 minutes are expected as a result.

Some short notice alterations are also expected, meaning some services will have cancelled stops or will terminate and restart at a different station to normal.

Please check your journey before you travel this morning and allow plenty of extra time for your journey.

Planning your journey:

You can see live departure boards, and you can view a live map of the network.

You can also use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Becketts level crossing has failed, which is between Rye and Appledore. Trains were briefly unable to travel over the crossing, and so have picked up delays whilst waiting for Network Rail teams to arrive on site.

Network Rail teams are now on site, and have taken the level crossing under their control so that trains are now able to run. They are also investigating a possible signalling issue which is preventing the level crossing from working normally.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.